Barangay Siljagon is a barangay in Mapanas, Northern Samar, under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Mapanas. It had a population of 1,610 as of the 2024 POPCEN.
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Punong Barangay
Francisco Pajares Villezar(2023 - 2026 term)
Next BSKE
November 2, 2026
Barangay Siljagon · Data updated 2026-05-25
About Barangay Siljagon
Barangay Siljagon is a small barangay in the municipality of Mapanas, located in the province of Northern Samar, in the Eastern Visayas region of the Philippines.
According to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority, Barangay Siljagon had a population of 1,610. This made it the 4th largest of 13 barangays in Mapanas by population, placing it in the upper half of the municipality. Residents of Barangay Siljagon accounted for approximately 10.84% of the total population of Mapanas, which stood at 14,858 in the same 2024 POPCEN reference period.
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Comparing the 2020 CPH against the 2024 POPCEN, Barangay Siljagon moved from 1,631 residents to 1,610, an intercensal change of -1.3%. The trajectory indicates a broadly stable community. Barangay Siljagon is officially classified as rural, a designation applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use.
Mapanas is a municipality comprising 13 barangays, and serves as the governing unit directly responsible for local services in Barangay Siljagon, including public health, sanitation, peace and order, and civil registration. Within the wider province of Northern Samar, which contains 569 barangays across its component cities and municipalities, Barangay Siljagon ranks 117th by 2024 POPCEN population. Northern Samar is classified as a 2nd by the Bureau of Local Government Finance, a category that reflects the province's annual regular income.
The barangay's legislative and executive affairs are handled by a Punong Barangay and the Sangguniang Barangay, elected nationwide during the Barangay and SK Elections. The next BSKE is scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026, following the synchronized election schedule set by COMELEC Resolution No. 11191.
Compiled from official Philippine Statistics Authority census data and Philippine Standard Geographic Code records. Reviewed and published by the Barangay Directory editorial team. See our methodology for sources, verification process, and update cadence.
Important: Officials shown here reflect the 2023 - 2026 term. Barangay leadership can change due to resignation, succession, or special circumstances. Always verify directly with Mapanas or the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction, legal matter, or formal communication. The next Barangay and SK Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
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Population history of Barangay Siljagon from official Philippine Statistics Authority census releases.
Census
Population
Change
% change
2015 Census
1,395
—
—
2020 CPH
1,631
+236
+16.9%
2024 POPCEN
1,610
-21
-1.3%
2015–2020: +16.9% total (+3.18%/yr).2020–2024: -1.3% total (-0.32%/yr).
Source: PSA Census of Population (2015), Census of Population and Housing (2020), and POPCEN (2024) as published by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Figures are official as declared by Proclamation.
Comparative Context
2024 POPCEN
Rank in Mapanas
4thof 13
Among the top quartile of Mapanas by population.
Share of Mapanas
10.8%
of the municipality's total 14,858 residents.
Rank in Northern Samar
117thof 569
Province-wide percentile: 80.
PSA Classification
Rural
Lower density, predominantly non-built-up land use.
Income Classification
4th
BLGF middle fiscal capacity tier.
Mapanas (municipality) class
5th
Parent municipality income class — influences LGU services and budget that reach this barangay.
Rankings derived from the most recent PSA population data for each barangay. Classifications sourced from the Philippine Statistics Authority and Bureau of Local Government Finance.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Barangay Siljagon
Where is Barangay Siljagon located?▾
Barangay Siljagon is a barangay in the municipality of Mapanas, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines.
What is the address of the Barangay Siljagon hall?▾
Barangay Siljagon is located in Mapanas, Northern Samar, Eastern Visayas, Philippines. The exact street address of the barangay hall is being verified.
Who is the Punong Barangay of Barangay Siljagon?▾
The Punong Barangay of Barangay Siljagon is Francisco Pajares Villezar (2023 - 2026 term). The next Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections are scheduled for Monday, November 2, 2026.
How can I contact Barangay Siljagon?▾
Verified contact information for Barangay Siljagon is being collected. You can reach the local barangay hall in person or check the official Mapanas LGU website. Submit verified information using the form on this page.
What municipality is Barangay Siljagon part of?▾
Barangay Siljagon is one of 13 barangays in the municipality of Mapanas, Northern Samar, Philippines.
Is Barangay Siljagon urban or rural?▾
Barangay Siljagon is officially classified as rural by the Philippine Statistics Authority. Rural classification is applied to barangays with lower population density and predominantly non-built-up land use — often agricultural, coastal, or upland areas with more dispersed housing.
What is the income classification of Mapanas?▾
Mapanas is classified as a 5th by the Bureau of Local Government Finance. This classification is based on the municipality's annual regular income and broadly indicates the size of the local government's budget for services like health, sanitation, peace and order, and infrastructure that reach barangays such as Barangay Siljagon.
Has the population of Barangay Siljagon been growing or shrinking?▾
Between the 2020 and 2024 censuses, Barangay Siljagon went from 1,631 residents to 1,610 — a change of -1.3% over the intercensal period. The barangay is slowly contracting based on figures published by the Philippine Statistics Authority in the 2024 POPCEN.
What region of the Philippines is Barangay Siljagon in?▾
Barangay Siljagon is part of the Eastern Visayas administrative region of the Philippines. Within Eastern Visayas, the barangay falls under the province of Northern Samar, and is one of 13 barangays administered by Mapanas.
How many barangays are in Mapanas?▾
Mapanas has 13 barangays, including Barangay Siljagon. You can browse the full list on our Mapanas page.
How many residents does Barangay Siljagon have?▾
Barangay Siljagon had a population of 1,610 residents according to the 2024 POPCEN (Census of Population) published by the Philippine Statistics Authority.
What is the ZIP code of Barangay Siljagon?▾
The primary PHLPost ZIP code for Mapanas is 6412. In most Philippine municipalities, this same ZIP applies to every barangay in the city. However, in NCR cities (Manila, Quezon City, Makati, etc.) and a few large cities like Cebu City, Davao City, and Baguio, each barangay may have its own ZIP code. For the most accurate ZIP for Barangay Siljagon, confirm with PHLPost at https://phlpost.gov.ph.
When was this page last updated?▾
The information on this page for Barangay Siljagon was last updated on 2026-05-25. Barangay leadership, contact information, and hours can change — always verify directly with the barangay hall before relying on this information for any official transaction.
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